• Exploring David Thompson Country for Beginners by Ramnik Kaur

    Ramnik Kaur has written a blog post about Exploring David Thompson Country for beginners and has shared it with us. You can find her original blog post at https://ramnikenroute.com/blog/exploring-david-thompson-country-for-beginners   Exploring David Thompson Country for beginners David Thompson Country (DTC) is located in West Central Alberta (Treaties 6 & 7 Territory). It’s a hidden gem […]

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  • “Nordegg In Winter” Book Release

    Brett Pawlyk and Annabelle Oung have just released a new book, “Nordegg in Winter”, a companion to their previous book, “David Thompson Country: A Scrambling Guide.”  It can be purchased at the Nordegg Canteen, the Beehive Artisans Market in Nordegg, or on Amazon.ca, and coming to more stores across Alberta soon. Here is the Introduction […]

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  • Girth Hitch Guiding Safety Tips

    Through the year of 2020 and now into 2021 there have been large spikes of new excited people venturing out into the wilderness and backcountry areas that we are lucky to have access to here in Alberta. A huge part of successful outdoor activities (especially those in the winter) is a good knowledge of safety […]

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  • Abraham Lake – Ice Bubbles and More…

    Abraham Lake is beautiful year-round, but the Ice Bubbles have really made it a popular winter attraction. Abraham Lake is a reservoir that was made with the completion of the Bighorn Dam in 1972. The Lake is about 33 kms long and is well-known in the summer for its bright glacial blue colors. It was […]

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  • 13 Pictures from 2020 Summer Season in David Thompson Country

    This Spring, Summer and Autumn has been a very unusual tourism year. David Thompson Country saw almost no tourism in March and April as restaurants, campgrounds, hotels, trail rides and parks shut down, but then businesses were allowed to start opening up in late May and we were almost instantly overwhelmed with visitors coming to […]

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  • Landslide Lake Hiking and Backcountry Camping – by Dustin Cressey

    Landslide Lake Hiking and Backcountry Camping – by Dustin Cressey A pinnacle of David Thompson Country, this turquoise blue lake and the surrounding wilderness lie undisturbed, only accessible by air or foot. Thankfully, with a bit of preparation and commitment, you will find yourself watching the sunset from its welcoming shores, awaiting Alberta’s starry skies. […]

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  • Hiking and Camping at Kinglet Lake – by Dustin Cressey

    Hiking and Camping at Kinglet Lake – by Dustin Cressey The Highway 11 Corridor is home to some of Alberta’s most pristine outdoor spaces. It hugs the edges of the Rocky Mountains and contours the shores of Lake Abraham, creating a cinematic experience for all who venture this way. Most will head to Coliseum Mountain, […]

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  • Must Do Canada Videos of David Thompson Country

    Must Do Canada is a blogging couple who have travelled across the country showing off some the best experiences in Canada.  We have been very fortunate to be showcased in several of their videos and blog articles and we have enjoyed working with them. The following are links to Must Do Canada’s visits in David […]

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  • Trail Blazers Proving the Need for the David Thompson Highway

    The following are some of the stories about getting the David Thompson Highway built from Rocky Mountain House out to the Banff National Park. Thank you to the Rocky Mountain House Museum for sharing their information and pictures with us. “Rocky Mountain House was the end of the road west, literally, until local businessman Ernie […]

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  • Scrambles around Nordegg and Abraham Lake in David Thompson Country

    We are very blessed with hikes and trails of varying difficulty and unique beauty. Scrambles have become quite popular over the past several years. Brett Pawlyk has written a book about Scrambles in David Thompson Country and has graciously shared the following excerpt with us. The complete book with descriptions and maps of many scrambles […]

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  • 10 Activities We Miss in 2020 and Look Forward to in 2021

    2020 has been a very unusual year. Many events and businesses have had to postpone their activities until next year.  Here is our list of 10 things we miss in 2020 and look forward to in 2021. Parades – Caroline holds a parade on the May long weekend, and Rocky Mountain House has one usually […]

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  • Maps and Brochures for David Thompson Country

    We have so many places to see and hikes to do that it is hard to list them all.  Here is brochure that help you find many of the places to explore and enjoy.                               Here is a larger map version […]

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  • 4 Popular Bike Trails in David Thompson Country

    David Thompson Country has Mountain Biking Trails for the downhill enthusiast and the just for fun biker. Here are 4 of the most popular biking trails in DTCountry. Baseline Mountain about 60 kms SW of Rocky Mountain House off Highway 752 in Clearwater County.  There are actually about a dozen trails that have been created […]

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    12 Adventures so far for Winter 2019/2020 in David Thompson Country

    So far this has been a pretty nice winter, with the exception of a bitter week of -40 in January.  A nice winter means better weather for being outside.  These are 12 of our favorite adventure pictures/videos from winter so far.   Flying around David Thompson Country with Rockies Heli Canada near Nordegg. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8b5bqohvuA/ 2. […]

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  • 13 Activities We Are Looking Forward To This Winter 2019/2020

    There are so many winter adventures to do in David Thompson Country.  From hiking and snowshoeing, to frozen waterfalls and wagon rides, here are 13 activities we look forward to this winter. Riverview Country Christmas with wagon rides, Christmas Shop, and many, many lights. https://www.facebook.com/RockyMountainHouse/photos/a.299802533959443/328144144458615/?type=3&theater 2. Hiking to Crescent Falls west of Nordegg.  Careful! The […]

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    13 Summer Adventure Pictures in David Thompson Country – August 30, 2019

      It was a wet year and we didn’t see many hot days, but the views were still wonderful, the hikes amazing, and the camping always fun.  Here are some of our favorite summer adventures in David Thompson Country for 2019. Whitewater Rafting with Hunter Valley Adventures on the Red Deer River in the southern […]

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    12 Pictures of Summer Fun in David Thompson Country – April 15, 2019

    Now that the snow is disappearing, we can think of spring and summer adventures. Here are a few of our favorite pictures from past summers of people enjoying warmer weather in David Thompson Country.   Canoeing and rafting the North Saskatchewan River with HeLa Ventures and their Mountain Adventure School. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_W1P5BwEk/ 2.  Enjoying the mountain […]

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  • 12 Pictures of Winter Adventure in David Thompson Country 2018/2019

    Winter adventure awaits in David Thompson Country! Scenery, hiking, skating, or doing a polar bear dip, it’s here to enjoy!  Here are 12 of our favorite winter adventure pictures from this past year. Hiking and exploring with Rockies Heli around Nordegg and Abraham Lake. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSg68QB4lO/ 2.  Hiking at Ram Falls on the Forestry trunk Road […]

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  • 12 Pictures of Awesomeness for the Summer of 2018 in DTCountry!

    There was sun, fun, rain, smoke and wind, but in the end the summer of 2018 was awesome in David Thompson Country!  Here are a few of our favorite pictures that people have shared while in DTCountry this summer. A rainbow to remember while hiking near Nordegg. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlePcRHF42R/?taken-by=88hannah88 2. Rafting the North Saskatchewan River with […]

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  • 10 Pictures of 2018 Summer Adventures in David Thompson Country

    The weather has been amazing so far this summer, making for a great time to hike, bike, canoe, or just sit around the campsite playing games or reading a good book. Here are some of our favorite pictures of David Thompson Country so far for the summer of 2018.   Exploring the North Saskatchewan River […]

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